Joy is one of the greatest gifts God has given to His people. It is not dependent on circumstances but comes from a heart rooted in Him.
The Bible calls us to rejoice always, whether in seasons of plenty or times of hardship.
True rejoicing is found in the presence of God, in the assurance of His promises, and the hope of salvation.
When we rejoice, we glorify God and encourage those around us.
This collection of Bible verses will remind you why rejoicing is an essential part of the Christian walk and how God’s joy strengthens us daily.
Bible Verses About Rejoicing
1. Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord Always
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
2. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – Always Be Joyful
“Rejoice always.”
3. Psalm 118:24 – The Day the Lord Has Made
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
4. Romans 12:12 – Joyful in Hope
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
5. Nehemiah 8:10 – The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
6. Isaiah 61:10 – Rejoicing in Salvation
“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.”
7. Psalm 16:11 – Fullness of Joy in God’s Presence
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
8. Proverbs 17:22 – A Cheerful Heart
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
9. Luke 15:10 – Rejoicing Over a Sinner Who Repents
“There is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
10. Habakkuk 3:18 – Rejoicing in the Lord Despite Hardship
“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
11. Psalm 30:5 – Joy Comes in the Morning
“Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
12. John 16:22 – No One Can Take Away Your Joy
“Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
13. James 1:2-3 – Consider Trials as Joy
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
14. Zephaniah 3:17 – The Lord Rejoices Over You
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
15. Romans 14:17 – The Kingdom of God is Joy
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
16. 2 Corinthians 6:10 – Sorrowful Yet Rejoicing
“Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.”
17. Galatians 5:22 – Joy is a Fruit of the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.”
18. Psalm 126:5 – Sowing in Tears, Reaping with Joy
“Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.”
19. John 15:11 – Jesus Gives Complete Joy
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
20. 1 Peter 1:8 – Rejoicing with Inexpressible Joy
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.”
21. Psalm 33:1 – Sing Joyfully to the Lord
“Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”
22. Psalm 5:11 – Let Those Who Love Your Name Rejoice
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.”
23. 1 Chronicles 16:10 – Glory in His Name
“Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.”
24. Psalm 149:5 – Let the Faithful Rejoice
“Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.”
25. Ecclesiastes 3:12 – Be Happy and Do Good
“I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.”
26. Luke 6:23 – Leap for Joy in Persecution
“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.”
27. Isaiah 12:6 – Shout Aloud and Sing for Joy
“Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”
28. Matthew 5:12 – Rejoice and Be Glad in Persecution
“Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
29. Psalm 9:2 – Be Glad and Rejoice in the Lord
“I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.”
30. Isaiah 35:10 – Everlasting Joy Will Crown Their Heads
“And those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”
31. Psalm 97:12 – Rejoice in the Lord, You Who Are Righteous
“Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name.”
32. Joel 2:23 – Rejoice, for the Lord Provides
“Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.”
33. 2 Chronicles 20:27 – Rejoicing After Victory
“Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies.”
34. Psalm 32:11 – Rejoice in the Lord and Be Glad
“Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!”
35. Acts 2:46-47 – Rejoicing Together in Fellowship
“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
Our Thoughts On What The Bible Says About Rejoicing
The Bible clarifies that rejoicing is not just an emotional response to good times but a deliberate choice rooted in faith.
It is a response to God’s goodness, His promises, and His everlasting presence.
Even in trials, believers are called to rejoice because difficulties produce endurance and deepen our dependence on Him.
Rejoicing shifts our focus from our problems to God’s power, reinforcing our trust in His sovereignty.
Ultimately, joy is a sign of a life surrendered to Christ, one that finds its satisfaction in Him alone.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of joy that comes from knowing You.
Help me to rejoice always, regardless of my circumstances.
Fill my heart with gratitude and my spirit with praise.
Let Your joy be my strength, lifting me above trials and giving me a heart that glorifies You.
I choose to rejoice in Your promises, in Your presence, and Your unchanging love.
May my life be a testimony of joy that draws others closer to You. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.